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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.02, 436.55 and 95.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.02, 436.55 and 95.96 is: 143.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.02 : 436.55 = 95.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.02/436.55 = 95.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.02x = 436.55 × 95.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.02x = 41,892.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,892.67/291.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.95

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